VILE ATTACK
Moment Nazi-obsessed terrorist stabs asylum seeker at hotel in ‘row over small boats’ – as he’s jailed for life
Knifeman had tattoo of Adolf Hitler's signature on his arm
THIS is the moment a Nazi-obsessed terrorist stabbed an asylum seeker in a row over small boat crossings.
Callum Parslow claimed he did his "duty to England" by "exterminating" the victim in a chilling terrorist manifesto.
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The 32-year-old, who has a tattoo of Adolf Hitler's signature, launched into the so-called "protest" on Nahom Hagos as he ate his food.
Footage showed the thug slashing at the terrified 25-year-old in the conservatory of the Pear Tree Inn at Hindlip, Worcestershire.
He then fled towards a canal where he was spotted with what appeared to be blood on his hands.
Parslow had attempted to tweet his vile manifesto but tagged too many recipients for it to post on social media.
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Among the people copied in were Sir Keir Starmer, Tommy Robinson, Rishi Sunak, Donald Trump, Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman.
Parslow has now been jailed for life with a minimum of 22 years and eight months after he admitted attempted murder.
He also pleaded guilty to an unconnected sexual offence and two charges of sending electronic communications with intent to cause distress and anxiety.
Sentencing, Mr Justice Dove said: "You committed a vicious and unprovoked assault on a complete stranger Nahom Hagos who suffered devastating injuries as a result of your violence."
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The judge also said Parslow was “motivated by your adoption of a far-right neo-Nazi mindset which fuelled your warped, violent and racist views”.
He added: “This was undoubtedly a terrorist attack."
Leicester Crown Court heard Parslow bought a £770 knife online before making the four-and-a-half mile journey to the hotel on April 2 to stab "one of the Channel migrants".
At the time of the attack, the hotel had been undergoing renovations and had not housed asylum seekers for a number of weeks.
Nahom - originally from Eritrea in East Africa - was not staying at the hotel but was eating there after being offered lunch by the hotel manager.
Parslow first approached the victim and asked where he was from before heading to the toilets.
He then returned a short time later armed with the knife and began stabbing Nahom.
The victim, who was stabbed in the chest and hand, said it was a "miracle" he survived.
Police searching Parslow's home found an axe, metal baseball bat and a second knife.
They also discovered a swastika armband, a Nazi-era medallion and copies of Hitler's book Mein Kampf.
Parslow had also researched "the worst places to get stabbed" and whether neck wounds were always fatal.
In a victim impact statement, Nahom described the “excruciating pain” he continues to suffer in his hand.
He added: “The pain is unbearable and keeps me awake all night long.
“The pain feels like an electric shock going through my hand and I now have insomnia.
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“I had been living and pursuing a happy life before the incident. This is now a distant memory.
“I prefer to be on my own. I feel lonely and don’t feel safe on the street. My life has been turned upside down.”
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